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Remembering Ken Draper: CityWatch and Transparency Are his Legacy

August 07 2025

Brace Yourself For A Worse Housing Crisis

August 03 2026

Be Prepared to Protect Our Democracy in November From a Trumpian Plot

August 13 2026

Nithya Raman Loses the Homelessness Gavel — Her Record Explains Why

August 10 2026

Written by Nick Antonicello on August 07 2025. Posted in NEIGHBORHOOD.

Main Street Encampment Cleared After Resident Concerns Over Drug Use, Thefts, and Safety at Former Bridge Housing Site

VENICE – What began as growing concern over a new encampment at the site of the former Bridge Housing facility on Main Street quickly turned into action this week, as the area was cleared just days after residents raised alarms. In early…

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Written by Rosa Padilla on August 04 2025. Posted in NEIGHBORHOOD.

CD 11 Needs a New AFFH Direction and Better Protections for Low‑Income Residents

PERSPECTIVE - In previous columns, I have written about the concentration of Executive Directive 1 units in Westchester. All of the units in Westchester are in an Airport Hazard Zone, most are within the noise contour of LAX, and all are w…

Goldsmith, Newhouse Lead Fundraising in Crowded Race for Ben Allen’s 24th SD Seat

Written by Nick Antonicello on August 04 2025.

Venice’s Norfolk Avenue Held Hostage by RVs & Encampments — No Street Sweeping, No Signage, Just Filth

Written by Nick Antonicello on July 31 2025.

Mobile Tours Vs. Traditional Events: Which Wins?

Written by CityWatch on July 29 2025.

The Disappearing Face of Authority

Written by George Cassidy Payne on July 28 2025.

Tiny Homes in Sun Valley: Safety Concerns over Councilmember Imelda Padilla’s Oversight

Written by Mariam More | Mihran Kalaydjian on July 24 2025.

20 Questions with Mayor Karen Bass Ahead of 2026 Campaign

Written by Nick Antonicello on July 21 2025.

Venice Neighborhood Council Adds 8 New Members for 2025-27 Term

Written by Nick Antonicello on July 18 2025.

Are the Neighborhood Councils Kaput?

Written by Tony Butka on July 17 2025.

Venice Community Advocate and Democratic Party Influencer Marc Saltzberg Passes Away

Written by Nick Antonicello on July 14 2025.

Cruising J-Town: A Hidden Chapter in L.A.’s History Rolls Into the Spotlight

Written by CityWatch Staff on July 10 2025.

Encampments Return To Rose & Third In Venice. Revolving Door Crisis Has Locals Exhausted!

Written by Nick Antonicello on July 07 2025.

Honoring Sacrifice, Confronting Hypocrisy: A Memorial and a Movement in Highland Park

Written by Caroline Aguirre on July 03 2025.

The Homeless in Council District 1

Written by Tony Butka on July 03 2025.

Resignation Letter Slams Van Nuys Airport on Safety Neglect and Public Health Failures

Written by Eliot Cohen on July 03 2025.

Why Santa Monica’s Once-in-a-Century Chance Demands a Great Park — Not Development — on the 160 Acres at SMO

Written by Mike Feinstein on June 30 2025.

Born On The Fourth Of July: Venice Turns 120 Years Old!

Written by Nick Antonicello on June 30 2025.

RVs Reappear Along Washington Blvd Despite City’s Best Efforts

Written by Nick Antonicello on June 26 2025.

Mayor Bass, We Need You in Westchester

Written by Rosa Padilla on June 23 2025.

Venice Neighborhood Council Approves CD-11’s Washington Blvd RV Cleanup — Vote Passes 7-5-5

Written by Nick Antonicello on June 19 2025.

LA DWP #2 (Pay Your Bill Help)

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